Posts Tagged ‘motherhood’

You’ve been there. The sun is awake…so your kids are awake… and you have one decision. One decision that will change your life forever. Do you quietly get out of bed and tip toe out of the room with the kids to let your wife peacefully continue to get her rest? OR… Do you let […] Read more…

To the man standing in line at Target with a box of chocolates in his hands. To the gentleman walking around the mall with a list of things to buy, but not knowing where in the world to begin. To the guy online who is searching to order the prettiest roses. And to my own husband […] Read more…

Raise your hand if your kid LOVES to play on your phone! *MEEE!!* I am sure ALL of you are raising your hands! Am I right?! But seriously. Our littles are DRAWN to our phones, aren’t they?! They are fun! They are colorful! They keep them busy! And my absolute favorite part of all… is […] Read more…

It’s funny how life changes. And as you get older, you get wiser. Through different experiences and challenges that come your way, the things you are thankful for seem to alter. One of which, is the moment you become a mom. In fact, the moment you hold that baby in your arms for the first time, […] Read more…

I’ve always considered myself a perfectionist. Like many woman and mothers, I love a clean spotless house, delicious homemade meals and a posh outfit with no wrinkles or stains. Being a mother is no different. So deeply internalized is the “perfect mom” ideal, mothers are often the victims of their own unrealistic expectations to do […] Read more…

The dishes were stacked so high, that they were overflowing the sink and scattered on my countertops. The laundry pile wasn’t even really a pile anymore, as we had been rummaging through it trying to find a somewhat clean pair of pants to wear. And the boxes of toys that were emptied around the house […] Read more…

Hey you! Yes, you! You busy, wonderful, tired, GOOD mom! Listen, I know exactly how you feel. As a mom of a baby, life is exhausting. I mean, caring for a little human 24/7 takes SO much energy, time, dedication, selflessness and love. But you’re doing it!! And you’re doing such a great job at it! […] Read more…

One night in January 2017, I had the most wonderful, enlightening dream. In my dream, I was running and in magnificent shape. I could feel the wind at my back and I felt weightless. I didn’t have a care in the world, and I felt happiness as I was literally flying through my run. I […] Read more…

I LOVE family traditions! And I REALLY love that now that I have my own little family that NOW is the time to make family traditions happen! We have tried to take the best of my husband’s family – the best of mine – and hopefully from that, we are creating the best family of […] Read more…

I was walking around town with my 9 month old baby bump and was ready to POP! I was BEYOND ready to get this little baby out of me! I had read all the books. Talked to all the people. Read all the blog articles. And I was just 100%, super prepared! I was ready to have […] Read more…

I’m sure most of us can admit to spending our time thinking about the things we wish were different about us or our life. I’m sure we can all admit to letting our thoughts wander into what we wish we had or what we wish we were better at, or what trial we wish would […] Read more…

I am kind of hanging on to every minute right now, as it is my last year before my little lady is a big KINDERGARTNER! I can’t even talk about it without crying! I can’t. She is supposed to be my little baby!! As much as I want to swaddle her in a blanket and […] Read more…

Oh, Hey Mama! If you clicked this letter, you are probably expecting a little one! Can I even BEGIN to explain how excited I am for you?! Congratulations, my friend. THIS is the best news ever! Whether you are one month along or nine months along and FINALLY ready to hold that new baby in […] Read more…

Special thanks to CLIF Kid & POPSUGAR for being a sponsor of Today’s The Best Day! Don’t you love it!? Although we were compensated for this article, all opinions are my own. This time of year is CRAZY! I have literally been running from one place to another as we prepare for Summer to end and school to […] Read more…

It was the summer of 2010 and I was a young mom full of hope and optimism. I spent my days taking care of my energetic blue-eyed 18 month old little girl, while simultaneously finishing up my college degree. Life was good and I was optimistic about the future. I had goals and aspirations, and […] Read more…

“You can’t imagine loving somebody any more than you do your partner, and then you give birth to this baby and you’re just like… my heart just like…EXPLODED!” Emily Bessey is the beautiful mom of angel baby Ezra and I am honored to feature her as a Motivating Mother today. Ezra was perfect in every […] Read more…

We all dream about a perfect night of sleep. While there are many factors that affect your sleep, there’s no denying that a high-quality mattress gives an edge up. When shopping for mattresses, most people are aware that the firmness is one of the most important things to look for and ask questions about. We […] Read more…

When I decided to share my story here, I didn’t know where to start. Did I start back at age 17, when I first realized I had depression? When I first wanted to end my life? Or did I fast forward to my first few years of marriage and the emotional struggles I went through […] Read more…